Rhodia at K 2007

K 2007

24-31 October 2007

Press kit

Rhodia has created a new PA 6.6-based technology that bridges the gap between standard polyamide and more costly high performance plastics or metal solutions

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Using K 2007 as its launch pad Rhodia has introduced TECHNYL STAR™ AFX, an innovative PA 6.6-based technology combining superior flowability together with a currently unmet level of reinforcement. In addition to unequalled stiffness and temperature resistance, this innovative technology, based on novel PA 6.6 based chemistry, offers incomparable processability. This innovation broadens the range of applications for which replacement of costly polymer or metal solutions with polyamide 6.6 becomes possible.

Rhodia launches TECHNYL® Heat Performance (HP) PA 6.6 range, giving customers an alternative to PPA in critical applications exposed to increasing under-the-hood temperatures

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Today at K 2007 exhibition Rhodia announced the launch of TECHNYL® Heat Performance (HP), a new polyamide 6.6 product family that delivers an advanced solution to meet the growing challenge of increasing under-the-hood temperatures. TECHNYL® HP provides superior retention of properties, specifically when exposed to continuous high temperature, than standard solutions currently available in the market. This innovation broadens the field of polyamide usage to higher heat environments where previously only PPA could offer an answer.

Rhodia launches new, advanced MMI* design support to improve reliability of plastic part simulation and accelerate customer innovation

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – At K 2007 Rhodia launches its MMI* new generation of computer aided engineering (CAE) service for parts moulded in polyamide. This tailored approach excels particularly in impact resistance calculations, and puts Rhodia’s polyamides TECHNYL® and TECHNYL® STAR™ in the spotlight. This innovative calculation package rests on quality material data, including high-speed properties, and on multi-scale modelling software Digimat-MF, developed by e-Xstream Engineering.

Rhodia Polyamide has developed TECHNYL® XCell Polyamide 6.6 and 6 grades optimised for the MuCell® Process

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – At K 2007, Rhodia Polyamide is presenting its TECHNYL® XCell 6.6 and 6 polyamide grades optimised for the MuCell® Process. These new grades are the first technology deliverables from Rhodia as part of its recently signed global co-marketing and development agreement with Trexel Inc. As partners to the agreement, Rhodia actively develops and commercialises new material technology optimised for the MuCell® Process, and Trexel works exclusively with Rhodia for polyamide applications.

Rhodia Polyamide introduces TECHNYL® SI a ‘Super-Impact’ Polyamide Range at K 2007

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces the introduction of TECHNYL® SI (Super-Impact), a new range of polyamides that balance exceptional impact resistance with good stiffness. Rhodia Polyamide is showcasing this innovation in Hall 6, stand E24 here at K 2007.

Extrusion and Blow Moulding applications to benefit from the introduction of TECHNYL® XT High Productivity Polyamide

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide has announced the introduction of TECHNYL® XT, a new family of modified polyamide 6 grades, designed to satisfy the extrusion and blow moulding industries’ needs for higher productivity and energy savings in polyamide conversion.

Rhodia introduces a new environmentally improved range of flame retardant products that meet the current and future needs of the global E&E market

Düsseldorf, Germany - October 24, 2007 – Today Rhodia Polyamide used its presentation at K 2007 to introduce halogen and red phosphorous-free additions to its innovative range of TECHNYL® flame retardant polyamide resins. These new products provide environmentally improved solutions for Electrical & Electronic applications that meet key European Community Directives for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

Rhodia Automotive: a global offer to reduce the C02 emissions of passenger cars by more than 20 grams per kilometre

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Rhodia announces that its overall technologies dedicated to Automotive and Transportation contribute to reducing the C02 emissions of a passenger car by over 20g per kilometre.

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